The study of truth requires a considerable effort—which is why few are willing to undertake it out of love of knowledge—despite the fact that God has implanted a natural appetite for such knowledge in the minds of men.
— Thomas Aquinas Medieval

Catholic philosopher and theologian

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From 'Summa Contra Gentiles', Book I, Chapter 2

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Approx. 1264

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